#76 • Hanoverian Waterloo Medal

Part of British & World Medals (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $1,200.00

Status: Sold

Hanoverian Waterloo Medal. Hanover Waterloo medal. Naming is officially impressed "SOLDAT PETER BLUMBERG, LANDW. BAT. LUENEBURG". Medal presents iron clip (grinding near clip) and replaced suspension ring. Medal exhibits significant polishing wear, some edge knocks and some light surface scratches. Medal shows modern ribbon for display. The Landwehr Battalion Luneburg was part of the 4th Hanoverian Brigade and was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Ludwig von Ramdohr. At the battle of Waterloo the battalion took 24 officers and 582 men onto the field. At the end of the battle 14 men had been killed, 5 officers and 45 men were wounded and 4 men were missing. Fielder does not appear on the Waterloo Medal roll but appears on the Dwelly's cavalry Waterloo roll as a sergeant. Estimate: $800 - $1500 Historical Background: The Hanoverian Waterloo Medal was established by Prince Regent George in December 1817 and was awarded to every soldier in the Hanoverian Army who participated in the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo between June 16 and 18, 1815. It closely resembled the British Waterloo Medal. This special award honored the courage and service of the Hanoverian soldiers during these significant conflicts, marking their contribution to the defeat of Napoleon. The medal features a profile and laureate head of the Prince Regent facing right on the obverse, encircled by the legend "GEORG. PRINZ. REGENT, 1815." The reverse displays two laurel branches and a breastplate with two crossed spears and two colors on either side. Below this is the date "WATERLOO JUN. XVIII.", and above, in Roman letters, it reads "HANNOVERSCHER TAPFERKEIT," which translates to 'Hanoverian Bravery.' The soldier's name, rank, and regiment were engraved around the rim. The Landwehr Battalion Luneburg was a unit of the Kingdom of Hanover, formed as part of the Landwehr system established during the Napoleonic Wars. Landwehr units were militia forces intended for defense and reserve duties, but many, like the Luneburg Battalion, saw active service alongside regular troops. Raised primarily from the Luneburg region, the battalion was composed of men with varying levels of military experience who were called upon to serve their nation during a critical period in European history. This battalion gained historical significance due to its participation in the Waterloo campaign in 1815, specifically the Battle of Waterloo. As part of the Hanoverian contingent, which fought alongside the British and other allied forces, the Luneburg Landwehr Battalion played a role in the decisive defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. Their involvement in this major battle highlights the contribution of these militia forces to the final outcome of the Napoleonic Wars and cemented their place in military history.